Alasdair vs Darcy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darcy

Girl #984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Arcy (Norman French place name)"

Origin: French/Norman

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#984
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Darce, Dar

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alasdair Rank #3,737
Darcy Rank #984

Darcy is more popular, ranked #984 vs #3737 for Alasdair.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alasdair ___

  • Alasdair James
  • Alasdair Iain
  • Alasdair Fergus
  • Alasdair Ross
  • Alasdair Duncan
  • Alasdair Grant

Darcy ___

  • Darcy Rose
  • Darcy Jane
  • Darcy Elizabeth
  • Darcy Mae
  • Darcy Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Darcy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alasdair or Darcy more popular?

Darcy is more popular, ranked #984 compared to Alasdair at #3737 in the United States.

What do Alasdair and Darcy mean?

Alasdair means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Darcy means "from Arcy (Norman French place name)" (French/Norman origin).

Are Alasdair and Darcy boy or girl names?

Alasdair is primarily a boy name. Darcy is primarily a girl name.

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